Israel admits failure to intercept Iranian missiles due to technical malfunction

The Israeli military has acknowledged its failure to intercept an Iranian ballistic missile, citing a potential technical malfunction in its missile defense system.

According to Israeli media reports, the incident occurred on Friday morning in the southern Israeli city of Be’er Sheva, where a missile launched by Iran landed near residential apartments.

At least five individuals sustained minor injuries, while several vehicles and buildings were significantly damaged.

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Military officials confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the malfunction within the interceptor system, with the aim of preventing similar lapses in future attacks.

The Times of Israel reported that the military views the incident as a technical failure, raising concerns over the reliability of Israel’s air defense capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.